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Not Telling your Attorney these 5 Things Could Wreck your Case
If you hire a lawyer, or are considering hiring a lawyer, for your personal injury claim, it is important to recognize that this will become a long-term, important relationship. This means you need to be honest and open with your attorney at all times. Here are several things your attorney will need to know during… read more
4 Tips for Surviving a Minor Car Crash
Car accidents can be life-changing and scary. Getting into our cars to drive is one of the riskiest decisions we make each day without even realizing it. Nearly 1.3 million people die each year in road crashes averaging about 3,287 deaths a day. Follow the proper steps after a car accident occurs to ensure you… read more
3 More Common Myths you may have Heard from Friends, Relatives or Well-meaning Neighbors
Myth 4: You should get a fast settlement TRUTH: Actually, it’s easy to get a fast settlement. What’s unusual is a fast and fair settlement. The insurance companies love fast settlements, because if you are in a rush, they know they will be able to settle for pennies on the dollar. But if you want… read more
Increased Number of Drownings this Summer in OR & SW WA
This summer has seen a record number of drownings in the Oregon and Southwest Washington region with 9 so far. All the deaths this year have been males and all but three were teenagers. The most recent one was at the Clackamas River when a 22-year-old drowned while swimming across the river. The water in Oregon… read more
3 Common Myths you may have Heard from Friends, Relatives or Well-meaning Neighbors
Myth 1: You need a lawyer for every accident. TRUTH: Absolutely not. Many accidents do not require a lawyer at all. You may end up with more money in your pocket if you settle the case yourself. But only if you understand the process. If you’ve done some negotiating before (and almost everyone has) use… read more
Pedalpalooza Kicks Off this Weekend, 3 Weeks of Bike Rides for All
Portlanders love biking, and Pedalpalooza gives people of all ages, various fun rides to participate in for the remainder of June. The three-week event started yesterday and ends with the World Naked Bike Ride on June 27th. With 242 bicycle events for Pedalpalooza, various people and businesses put on rides with different themes and activities. There… read more
Celebrate National Safety Month this June
Help save lives and prevent injuries by raising awareness this June of what it takes to stay safe. National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and in our homes and communities. Many people have different fears of about ways something terrible could happen to them…. read more
Left-turn Signals Installed at SE Powell and 26th
With the recent fatal bicycle-car collisions on SE Powell, the city has added left-turn signals at the intersection with 26th Avenue. The new signals will have green left-turn arrows for both directions of traffic. The lights should be in full effect sometime this week. The lights are expected to improve safety by reducing crashes involving… read more
Bicycle riding in the summer is a lot of fun, but accidents can happen. Every year about 300,000 children go to the emergency room due to bike injuries. Some of the injuries are so serious that children may not survive. The most common serious injuries are head and brain injuries. Wearing a helmet is extremely… read more
Health Insurance – Your Last Resort
Personal injury protection (PIP) is the first place to go to get your medical bills paid if you have been in a car crash. If you’ve been in a crash, call your own insurance company and speak to an adjuster about using your PIP for medical treatments. PIP only pays $15,000 toward your medical bills,… read more
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